CA2209744C - Method and apparatus for switching operation mode of hdtv - Google Patents
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Abstract
In developing a receiver used for both 8-VSB system and 16-VSB system based upon the fact that there are so many common modulation parts which are commonly operated between the two systems, an operation mode is automatically switched by using the autocorrelation for operation modes of the received data without manual operation, and signals for controlling the entire system can be outputted, thereby recalizing efficiency and economy in operating the HDTV
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Description
TITLE OF THE INVENTION
METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SW1:TCHING OPERATION MODE OF
HDTV
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Field of the Invention The present invention relates to high definition television, and more particularly to an apparatus and a method for switching an operation mode of a high definition television system operating a plurality of multilevel modulation/demodulation systems.
Description of the Related Art Since the Federal Con munication Committee (FCC) adopted the broadcasting standard of black aald white TV in 1941, color TV, enhanced definition TV
(EDTV) and HDTV which is touted as the next gen c;ration TV have been developed. The developments of such TVs are the results of the desire of human beings to enjoy more realistic picture quality.
In contrast to the technological development in electronics, communications, etc. which have been rapidly changing, the TV broadcasting standard which is presently used is so entrenched it is difficult to change.
The color TV which is widely used has several broadcasting standards: NTSC
(national television system committee) which is used in Korea, the United States, Japan, etc.; PAL (phase alternation by lines) used in Europe; and SECAM
(sequential color memories). However, the standard specification has been established on the technology of the black and white TV of 1940, and it has been used until now.
An IDTV (improved definition TV ) which was proposed prior to HDTV
provides a clearer picture to the viewer by ecihancing the function of the receiver of the general color TV. The IDTV converts the interlaced scanning method of the general color TV into the progressive scanning method, and adds functions of display and removal of the ghosting.
Based upon the broadcasting standard of the conventional color TV, the EDTV enhances the presentaoion performance: by enlarging the aspect ratio to 9:16 as used in movies. However, both the IDTV and EDTV do not exceed the limit of the conventional TV broadcasting standard. Accordingly, many trials to ensure clearer pictures than those of conventional color TV have been made, and HDTV appeared to be in compliance with these trials.
The definition of 'HDTV' is given by ITU-RS (International Telecommunication Union-R.S) as follows: a TV which has a vertical/horizontal resolution more than two times that of the conventional TV; solves the problems in conventional TV such as cross color; has an aspect ratio of 9:16, wider than the conventional TV; and has an associated digital audio performance which is the same as CD (compact disk) quality. As noted in l:his definition by the ITU-RS, in short, HDTV provides clearer picture and higher audio quality.
The HDTV system developed until now is divided into two approaches according to the signal transrrcission method.
The first approach involves the use of ;~ sampled value transmission system for transmitting a digital signal ass an analog signal. It is applicable to a MUSE
(multiple sub-nyquist sampling encoding) of Japan and a HD-MAC (high definition-multiplex analogue component) of Europe.
The second approach involves a full-digital system which digitally processes and transmits the signals, and is now actually used in the United States.
METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SW1:TCHING OPERATION MODE OF
HDTV
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Field of the Invention The present invention relates to high definition television, and more particularly to an apparatus and a method for switching an operation mode of a high definition television system operating a plurality of multilevel modulation/demodulation systems.
Description of the Related Art Since the Federal Con munication Committee (FCC) adopted the broadcasting standard of black aald white TV in 1941, color TV, enhanced definition TV
(EDTV) and HDTV which is touted as the next gen c;ration TV have been developed. The developments of such TVs are the results of the desire of human beings to enjoy more realistic picture quality.
In contrast to the technological development in electronics, communications, etc. which have been rapidly changing, the TV broadcasting standard which is presently used is so entrenched it is difficult to change.
The color TV which is widely used has several broadcasting standards: NTSC
(national television system committee) which is used in Korea, the United States, Japan, etc.; PAL (phase alternation by lines) used in Europe; and SECAM
(sequential color memories). However, the standard specification has been established on the technology of the black and white TV of 1940, and it has been used until now.
An IDTV (improved definition TV ) which was proposed prior to HDTV
provides a clearer picture to the viewer by ecihancing the function of the receiver of the general color TV. The IDTV converts the interlaced scanning method of the general color TV into the progressive scanning method, and adds functions of display and removal of the ghosting.
Based upon the broadcasting standard of the conventional color TV, the EDTV enhances the presentaoion performance: by enlarging the aspect ratio to 9:16 as used in movies. However, both the IDTV and EDTV do not exceed the limit of the conventional TV broadcasting standard. Accordingly, many trials to ensure clearer pictures than those of conventional color TV have been made, and HDTV appeared to be in compliance with these trials.
The definition of 'HDTV' is given by ITU-RS (International Telecommunication Union-R.S) as follows: a TV which has a vertical/horizontal resolution more than two times that of the conventional TV; solves the problems in conventional TV such as cross color; has an aspect ratio of 9:16, wider than the conventional TV; and has an associated digital audio performance which is the same as CD (compact disk) quality. As noted in l:his definition by the ITU-RS, in short, HDTV provides clearer picture and higher audio quality.
The HDTV system developed until now is divided into two approaches according to the signal transrrcission method.
The first approach involves the use of ;~ sampled value transmission system for transmitting a digital signal ass an analog signal. It is applicable to a MUSE
(multiple sub-nyquist sampling encoding) of Japan and a HD-MAC (high definition-multiplex analogue component) of Europe.
The second approach involves a full-digital system which digitally processes and transmits the signals, and is now actually used in the United States.
The full-digital system increases the; number of channels in conventional broadcasting (i.e., the number of programs capable of being broadcast) to four to ten times the 6MHz bandwidth occupied by conventional broadcasting signals. In the United States, by applying the technology alrc;ady developed for HDTV
broadcasting, CATV (cable television) broadcasting having 540 channels and satellite broadcasting having 150 channels have been provided. The: application of the full-digital system is not limited to broadcasting, and is extended over the computer and communication fields.
The development of the full-digital system started when the FCC adopted the next generation TV system, namely ATV (advanced TV) which was launched in 1987. The ATV system transmits the HDTV signal in a 6MHz bandwidth which is the transmission bandwidth occupied by one; terrestrial broadcasting channel.
The HDTV signal is compressed into a 6HMz bandwidth using image compression techniques. As it is impossible to send the HDTV signal at about 1.2 Gbps through current communication channels, the signal c,~n be transmitted after the bandwidth of the input signal is compressed in compliance with the bandwidth of the channel. For this purpose, it requires a bit rate reduction by a factor of 50 or higher.
The FCC finally excluded the analog; MUSE system proposed by NHK of Japan in the standardization operation in which many research organizations and companies participated. Accordingly, the companies that competed with each other finally formed three consortiums, and all three consortiums have adopted the full-digital system, which thereby became the standard of the United States.
These three consortiums are MIT and GI ( general instrument) proposing a channel-compatible digichiper HDTV system; AT&T (American Telecommunication & Telegram) and Zenith proposing a digital spectrum compatible HDTV system;
and ATRC (Advanced 'Television Research Consortium) organized by Philips, Tomson, David Sarnoff, NBC and CLI proposing an ADTV system. In order to ensure the best characteristics and compatibility between competitive systems, a GA (Grand Alliance) has been established.
broadcasting, CATV (cable television) broadcasting having 540 channels and satellite broadcasting having 150 channels have been provided. The: application of the full-digital system is not limited to broadcasting, and is extended over the computer and communication fields.
The development of the full-digital system started when the FCC adopted the next generation TV system, namely ATV (advanced TV) which was launched in 1987. The ATV system transmits the HDTV signal in a 6MHz bandwidth which is the transmission bandwidth occupied by one; terrestrial broadcasting channel.
The HDTV signal is compressed into a 6HMz bandwidth using image compression techniques. As it is impossible to send the HDTV signal at about 1.2 Gbps through current communication channels, the signal c,~n be transmitted after the bandwidth of the input signal is compressed in compliance with the bandwidth of the channel. For this purpose, it requires a bit rate reduction by a factor of 50 or higher.
The FCC finally excluded the analog; MUSE system proposed by NHK of Japan in the standardization operation in which many research organizations and companies participated. Accordingly, the companies that competed with each other finally formed three consortiums, and all three consortiums have adopted the full-digital system, which thereby became the standard of the United States.
These three consortiums are MIT and GI ( general instrument) proposing a channel-compatible digichiper HDTV system; AT&T (American Telecommunication & Telegram) and Zenith proposing a digital spectrum compatible HDTV system;
and ATRC (Advanced 'Television Research Consortium) organized by Philips, Tomson, David Sarnoff, NBC and CLI proposing an ADTV system. In order to ensure the best characteristics and compatibility between competitive systems, a GA (Grand Alliance) has been established.
GA HDTV (Grand Alliance HDTV) has tried to keep the balance in order to satisfy the requirements for simultaneous broadcasting of HDTV, which is capable of maintaining compatibility with the conventional color TV standard, i.e., NTSC
standard.
The GA HDTV system adopts data compressing methods based upon both MPEG-2 (Motion Picture Experts Group-2) and 8-VSB (Vestigial Side Band) for channel coding methods for terrestrial broadcasting Moreover, it is convincing that 16-VSB can be adopted for cable broadcasting.
SUMMARY OF THE INV ELATION
In accordance with one aspect of the invention, there is provided an apparatus for switching an operation mode of a high definition television (HDTV) system operating a plurality of multilevel modulation/demodulation systems. The apparatus includes mode switching means for receiving modulated input signals, for selecting one operation mode out of the operation modes ba:;ed upon the autocorrelation of the operation modes for the multilevel modulation systems, and for supplying a control signal and a sync signal corresponding to the selected operation mode to the apparatus operated when switching the system. The mode switching means includes a data detection unit for detecting operation mode data from the inputted signal, and further includes a mode selection unit for calculating the autocorrelation of the detected operation mode data and for selecting one mode by comparing the a.utocorrelation of the modes. The mode switching means also includes a control unit for supplying the control signal and the sync signal to the apparatus operated when switching the system, according to the output of the mode selection unit.
The data detection unit may include ~~ field data detection unit for detecting field data from the inputted signal, and a mode data detection unit for detecting the operation mode data from the field data.
standard.
The GA HDTV system adopts data compressing methods based upon both MPEG-2 (Motion Picture Experts Group-2) and 8-VSB (Vestigial Side Band) for channel coding methods for terrestrial broadcasting Moreover, it is convincing that 16-VSB can be adopted for cable broadcasting.
SUMMARY OF THE INV ELATION
In accordance with one aspect of the invention, there is provided an apparatus for switching an operation mode of a high definition television (HDTV) system operating a plurality of multilevel modulation/demodulation systems. The apparatus includes mode switching means for receiving modulated input signals, for selecting one operation mode out of the operation modes ba:;ed upon the autocorrelation of the operation modes for the multilevel modulation systems, and for supplying a control signal and a sync signal corresponding to the selected operation mode to the apparatus operated when switching the system. The mode switching means includes a data detection unit for detecting operation mode data from the inputted signal, and further includes a mode selection unit for calculating the autocorrelation of the detected operation mode data and for selecting one mode by comparing the a.utocorrelation of the modes. The mode switching means also includes a control unit for supplying the control signal and the sync signal to the apparatus operated when switching the system, according to the output of the mode selection unit.
The data detection unit may include ~~ field data detection unit for detecting field data from the inputted signal, and a mode data detection unit for detecting the operation mode data from the field data.
The mode selection unit may include; an autocorrelation unit for calculating the autocorrelation regarding each operation mode by using the operation mode data, and a comparing unit for comparing eacr~ autoc;orrelation and for selecting an operation mode having a larger autocorrelatio:n.
The control unit may include an operation mode control unit for supplying proper control signals to an NTSC rejection filter for detecting a earner of NTSC
signal which is a component of the HDTV system, and an equalizer for removing an intersymbol interference of the signal outputted from the NTSC rejection filter. The control unit may further include a Trellis cJoded Modulation (TCM) decoder for correcting random errors, and a data deinterleaver for deinterleaving interleaved signals. The control unit may also include a sync control unit for supplying proper sync control signals to the data deint:erleaver, a Reed Solomon decoder connected to the data deinterleaver and correcting burst errors, and a derandomizer connected to the Reed Solomon decoder and derandomizing the randomized signals to remove the burstness of the signals.
The multilevel modulation systems may include a 8-VSB (Vestigial Side Band) system and a 16-VSB system.
In accordance with another aspect of the invention, there is provided a method for switching an operation mode of a HDTV system operating a plurality of multilevel modulation/demodulation systems. The method involves switching mode for receiving modulated input signals, selecting one operation mode out of the operation modes based upon the autocorrelation of the operation modes for the multilevel modulation systems, and supplying a control signal and a sync signal corresponding to the selected operation mode to the apparatus operated when switching the system.
Switching mode involves detc;cting operation mode data from the inputted signal, and selecting mode by calculating the autocorrelation of each operation mode for the operation mode data and selecting an operation mode having a larger autocorrelation.
Switching mode further invol'.ves supplying the control signal and the sync signal to the apparatus operated when switching the system according to the selection of the mode selection step.
The control unit may include an operation mode control unit for supplying proper control signals to an NTSC rejection filter for detecting a earner of NTSC
signal which is a component of the HDTV system, and an equalizer for removing an intersymbol interference of the signal outputted from the NTSC rejection filter. The control unit may further include a Trellis cJoded Modulation (TCM) decoder for correcting random errors, and a data deinterleaver for deinterleaving interleaved signals. The control unit may also include a sync control unit for supplying proper sync control signals to the data deint:erleaver, a Reed Solomon decoder connected to the data deinterleaver and correcting burst errors, and a derandomizer connected to the Reed Solomon decoder and derandomizing the randomized signals to remove the burstness of the signals.
The multilevel modulation systems may include a 8-VSB (Vestigial Side Band) system and a 16-VSB system.
In accordance with another aspect of the invention, there is provided a method for switching an operation mode of a HDTV system operating a plurality of multilevel modulation/demodulation systems. The method involves switching mode for receiving modulated input signals, selecting one operation mode out of the operation modes based upon the autocorrelation of the operation modes for the multilevel modulation systems, and supplying a control signal and a sync signal corresponding to the selected operation mode to the apparatus operated when switching the system.
Switching mode involves detc;cting operation mode data from the inputted signal, and selecting mode by calculating the autocorrelation of each operation mode for the operation mode data and selecting an operation mode having a larger autocorrelation.
Switching mode further invol'.ves supplying the control signal and the sync signal to the apparatus operated when switching the system according to the selection of the mode selection step.
Detecting data may involve detecting field data from the inputted data, and detecting the operation mode data from the field data.
Selecting mode may involve calculating the autocorrelation for each operation mode by using the operation mode data, comparing each autocorrelation and selecting an operation mode having a larger autocorrelanion.
Supplying the control signal may involve controlling the operation mode for supplying the control signals. to an NTSC rejection filter for detecting a carrier of NTSC signal which is a component of tlhe HDTV system, and removing an intersymbol interference of the signal outputted from the NTSC rejection filter using an equalizer. Supplying the control signal tnay further involve correcting random errors using a Trellis Coded Modulation (TCM) decoder; and deinterleaving interleaved signals using a data deinterleaver.
Supplying the control signal may also involve controlling the synchronization for supplying sync control signals to the data deinterleaver, correcting burst errors using a Reed Solomon decoder connected to the data deinterleaver, and derandomizing the randomized signals to remove the burstness of the signals using a derandomizer connected to thc: Reed Solomon decoder .
Certain embodiments of the invention provide a technique for automatically switching an operation mode of an HDTV system by using autocorrelation for the operation mode of received data without any manual operation at the receiver, and outputting a signal for control:Ling the entire system.
There is provided a mcahod and apparatus for switching the operation mode of an HDTV by detecting mode data from received data by a field data detection unit and a mode data detection unit; calculating e;~ch autocorrelation for 8-VSB
and 16-VSB by an autocorrelation unit; selecting an operation mode having high autocorrelation by comparing; the modes through a comparing unit; and providing control signals corresponding to each operation mode to an apparatus operated when switching the system.
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A more complete appreciation of thi;~ invention, and many of the attendant advantages thereof, will be readily apparent a:; the same becomes better understood by reference to the following detailed description of embodiments of the invention when considered in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which like reference symbols indicate the same or similar components, wherein:
Fig. 1 is a block diagram showing an apparatus for switching operation mode of an HDTV system according to a first embodiment of the invention; and Fig. 2 is a diagram illustrating the data characteristic of one (1) field-sync interval of transmitted data.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS
The preferred embodiments hereinafter will be described in more specific detail by referring to the drawings.
Referring to Fig. 1, an apparatus for switching operation mode of an HDTV
system according to the present embodiment of the invention is explained.
The apparatus for switching the operation mode of the HDTV system includes a tuner 10 which tunes transmitted HDTV signal; an intermediate frequency (IF) filter/sync detector 20 which detects an intermediate frequency and sync signal from the signal tuned by the tuner 10; an NTSC rejection i-ilter 30 which removes carrier of the NTSC signal from the output of the IF ~i~~ter/sync detector 20 when operating 8-VSB; an equalizer 40 which removes an ISI (intersymbol Interference) of the signal from the NTSC rejection filter 30; a phase tracking loop 50 which is connected to the equalizer 40 and recovers plhase by tracking; the deviated phase; a Trellis Coded Modulation (TCM) decoder 60 which corrects random errors when operating 8-VSB;
a demultiplexer 70 which de:multiplexes video signal, text signal and audio signal contained in the output of the Trellis coded modulation (TCM) decoder 60; a data _.r ~.. _..~
_8_ deinterleaver 80 which is connected to th.e demultiplexer 70 and deinterleaves interleaved signals for random errors by scattering burst errors; a Reed Solomon decoder 90 connected the data deinterleaver 80 to correct the burst errors; a derandomizer 100 which i;s connected to the Reed Solomon decoder 90 and derandomizes the randomized signals to remove the burstness of the signal; a sync extraction unit 110 which is .attached to one ~~ide of the IF filter/sync detector 20 and extracts the sync; and a mode switching unit 200 which is connected to common contacts of the sync extraction unit 110 and the IF fitter/sync detector 20 and provides control signals to the apparatus when switching the system by selecting an operation mode based upon the autocorrelation of the operation mode.
The mode switching unit 200 includes a data detection unit 210 for detecting operation mode data from the inputted signal; a mode selection unit 250 for calculating the autocorrelation of the detecl=ed operation mode, and selecting one mode by comparing the autocorrelation of 'the modes; and a control unit 300 for supplying control signal and sync signal to thc~ apparatus operated when switching the system, according to the output of the mode selection unit 250.
The data detection unit 210 include-s a field data detection unit 220 for detecting field data from the inputted signal; and a mode data detection unit 230 for detecting the operation mode data from the field data. The mode selection unit includes an autocorelation unit 260 for calculating the autocorrelation regarding each operation mode by using the operation mode data; and a comparing unit 270 for comparing each autocorrelation and selecting an operation mode having a larger autocorrelation. Moreover, the control unit 300 includes a control unit 290 for supplying proper control signals to the NTSC rejection filter 30, the equalizer 40, the TCM decoder 60 and the data deinterleaver 80; and a sync control unit 280 for supplying proper sync control signals to the data deznterleaver 80, the Reed Solomon decoder 90 and the derandomizer 100.
The operation of the apparatus for switching the operation mode of the HDTV
system having the above-described structure will be explained, referring to Fig.l.
For easier understanding, the digital data modulation methods of TV signal will be briefly explained, centering around the vestigial side band (VSB) communication method.
The improvement of the transmission speed is an important problem for the digital data modulation method of TV signal. Here, there are shown two methods.
The first method is a multilevel modulation of the carrier signal. Until now, it has been used in microwave; communication. However, the multilevel modulation method of broadcasting is exploited, and this method will be used for both terrestrial broadcasting and cable broadcasting.
The other method of digital data modulation is to efficiently modulate the encoded data at high efficiency on a plurality of earners. Digital TV
developing consortium of Europe has made efforts to develop this method. This modulation method is called OFDM (orthogonal frequency division modulation), because it makes the transmission speed faster by efficient use of frequency and it is convenient to improve ghost and diversity performance.
As the GA HDTV (Grand Alliance HDTV) adopts 8-VSB supplied by Zenith as a modulation method for' terrestrial broadcasting, the interest in the multilevel modulation method based upon the VSB will rapidly increase.
The multilevel VSB communication uses digital amplitude modulation method, namely, ASK (amplitude shift keying). Generally, this method is explained in comparison with the multilevel QAM_ (quadxature amplitude modulation).
Accordingly, 8-VSB and 64-QAM having similar efficiency characteristics are comparatively explained.
Though the number of constellation points of 64-QAM is the square of that of 8-VSB, as the 8-VSB uses VSB having a bandwidth similar to SSB (single side band) as a system filter while 64-QAM uses a I~SB (double side band), the ultimate transmission efficiency and the required CNR (carrier to noise ratio) are similar.
The multilevel modulation method makes it possible to recover the earner signal which is simple and stable, as pilot signal is transmitted. As the VSB
modulation adopts the digital amplitude method, the VSB filter has a simple structure.
First, the tuner 10 tunes the transmitted HDTV signal, and the IF filter/sync S detector 20 converts the tuned RF (radio frequency) into a predetermined IF
(intermediate frequency) and detects the HDTV signal and the sync. The NTSC
rejection filter 30 is a required unit for >~roadcasting both the HDTV and the conventional NTSC TV, and it separates the NTSC' carrier signal from the inputted signal. As the unit is not necessary for cable broadcasting, in the case where the inputted signal is determined as the cable booadcasting signal, the mode switching unit 200 according to the present embodiment of the invention bypasses the inputted signal by applying NRF OFF signal to the NT~SC rejection filter 30.
The equalizer 40 removes ISI (intersymbol interference) in the signal which passes the NTSC rejection filter 30. As intersymbc>1 interference is one of the main factors to increase the error probability in the multilevel modulation method, it is essential to design a proper equalizer capable; of exactly complying with the aim of transmission of correct information by protecting information from the error generated in the transmission channel and detecting and correcting errors.
Generally, the equalizer delays signal through a plurality of taps to remove the intersymbol interference by the prediction technique. Accordingly, as numbers of taps used in 8-VSB and 16-VSB are properly adjusted in compliance with each operation mode, in the case that the inputted signal is determined as a cable broadcasting signal, namely, 16-VSB, the mode switching unit 200 provides control signals to control the number of taps of the equalizer suitable to 16-VSB.
The phase tracking loop 50 tracks the deviated phase by using a closed loop and adjusts the internal sync exactly. The TCM decoder 60 corrects random errors when operating the 8-VSB, based upon the Vii:erbi algorithm. As the cable broadcasting using 16-VSB modulation method does not adopt the TCM encoding method due to high ratio of carrier to noise, TCM OFF signal is received from the mode switching unit 200 and the inputted signal is bypassed.
The demultiplexer 70 separates the inputted HDTV signal into the video signal, text signal and audio signal, and the data deinterleaver 80 deinterleaves interleaved signals for random errors by scattering the burst errors. After that, the Reed Solomon decoder 90 corrects the burst errors. The Reed Solomon encoding suggested by LS. Reed and G. Solomon is to correct both the burst errors and random errors. It extended the binary BCH code suggested by Bose, Chaudhuri, and Hocquenghen to the non-binary BCH code. Here., the BCH encoding extends the single correction code, namely, hamming code to a multiple error correction code capable of correcting a pluraliity of random errors.
The deramdomizer 1(10 derandomizes the randomized signals to remove the burstness of the signal. Moreover, the sync e~ctraction unit 110 is attached to one side of the IF filter/sync detector :LO, and extracts the sync. The mode switching unit 200 is connected to a common contact of the sync extraction unit 110 and the IF
filter/sync detector 20, and selects an operation mode according to the autocorrelation of the operation mode, thereby supplying control signal to the apparatus operated when switching the system.
The field data detection unit 220 detects field data from the inputted signal, and the mode data detection unit 230 detects the operation mode data from the field data and applies the data to th.e autocorrelation unit 260. The autocorrelation unit 260 calculates the autocorrelation regarding each operation mode by using the operation mode data, and the comparin;~ unit 270 compares each autocorrelation and selects an operation mode having a larger autocorrelatiorr.
Fig. 2 shows data characteristic of 1 field-sync interval of the transmitted data.
Referring to the drawing, the; mode selection characteristics of 8-VSB and 16-VSB
are shown. Here, so-called "autocorrelation" indicates a product of an original signal and a signal which is delayed in the time domain. That is, it means accordance between a time-shifted code amd its original code. Accordingly, the autocorrelation Ra is defined by the expression:
Ra = Jf(t)f(t-v)dt where i is a delayed time. As shown in the equation, the autocorrelation Ra has the largest value when the two sil;nals have same value.
The autocorrelation unit 260, as shown in Fig. 2, calculates the autocorrelation between the signal received :from the mode data detection unit 230 and 24-bit VSB
mode signal for 8-VSB, and between the signal and 24-bit VSB mode signal for VSB. The comparing unit 270 which receiver an output from the autocorrelation unit 260, compares the autocorrel~ation for each operation mode of 8-VSB and 16-VSB, and then supplies the compared results to the operation mode control unit 290.
As a result of the comparison by the comparing unit 270, in the case where the autocorrelation for the operation mode of the 16-VSB is greatest, the operation mode control unit 290 supplies an I'TRF OFF signal 1:o the NTSC rejection filter 30, enabling the NTSC rejection filter 30 to bypass the inputted signal, and provides a signal to properly adjust the number of taps of the equalizer 40 suitable to the 16-VSB
method.
Moreover, the operation mode control unit 2;90 supplies a TCM OFF signal to the TCM decoder 60, enabling the TCM decoder to bypass the inputted signal, and provides a control signal to convert the depth of the data deinterleaver 80 for 8-VSB
into the depth for 16-VSB.
The sync control unit 280 supplies a sync control signal suitable to the operation of 16-VSB to the data deinterleaver 80, the Reed Solomon decoder 90 and the derandomizer 100.
The switching method of the operation mode of the HDTV according to the present embodiment of the invention is explained as follows.
The switching method of the operation mode of the HDTV system includes the steps of: detecting operatiion mode data from the inputted signal;
selecting a mode by calculating the autocorrelation of each operation mode from the operation mode data and selecting an operation mode having a larger autocorrelation; and supplying a control signal and a sync signal to the HDTV system according to the selection of the mode selection step.
The step of detecting data includes the; sub-steps of: detecting field data from the inputted data; and detectW g the operation mode data from the field data.
The step of selecting a mode includes vthe sub-steps of: calculating the autocorrelation for each operation mode by using operation mode data; and comparing each autocorrelation and selecting an operation mode having a larger autocorrelation. Additionally, the step of supplying control signals includes the sub-steps of: controlling the operation mode for supplying control signals to the NT'SC rejection filter 30, the equalizer 40, the TCM decoder 60 and the; data deinterleaver 80; and controlling synchronization for supplying sync control signals to the data deinterleaver 80, the Reed Solomon decoder 90, and the derandornizer 100.
The procedure for switching t:he operation mode of the HDTV system having the above-described structure will be explaine~~ in detail.
First, the operation mode data is detected from the inputted data in the step of detecting data. The autocorrelation of the detected operation mode data is calculated and an operation mode is selected by comparing the autocorrelation of modes in the step of selecting the mode. In the step of supplying control signals, the control signals and sync signals are supplied to the HDTV system according to the selection made in the step of selecting the mode.
As described above, the technique for switching operation mode of the HDTV
system according the present embodiment of the invention: detects mode data from received data by the field data detection unit and mode data detection unit;
and calculates each autocorrelation for 8-VSB/16-VSB by the autocorrelation unit.
After that, an operation mode having high autocorrelation is selected by the comparing unit;
and control signals corresponding to each operation mode are supplied to the apparatus operated when switching the system. Accordingly, when a receiver is used for both terrestrial broadcasting and cable broadcasting, the operation mode is automatically selected by the transmitted signal without switching the mode manually, and therefore the efficiency and economy in operating the receiver of HDTV are enhanced.
S Although the preferred embodiment; of the present invention have been disclosed for illustrative purposes, those skilled in the art will appreciate that various modifications, additions and substitutions are possible, without departing from the scope and spirit of the invention as disclosed in the accompanying claims.
Selecting mode may involve calculating the autocorrelation for each operation mode by using the operation mode data, comparing each autocorrelation and selecting an operation mode having a larger autocorrelanion.
Supplying the control signal may involve controlling the operation mode for supplying the control signals. to an NTSC rejection filter for detecting a carrier of NTSC signal which is a component of tlhe HDTV system, and removing an intersymbol interference of the signal outputted from the NTSC rejection filter using an equalizer. Supplying the control signal tnay further involve correcting random errors using a Trellis Coded Modulation (TCM) decoder; and deinterleaving interleaved signals using a data deinterleaver.
Supplying the control signal may also involve controlling the synchronization for supplying sync control signals to the data deinterleaver, correcting burst errors using a Reed Solomon decoder connected to the data deinterleaver, and derandomizing the randomized signals to remove the burstness of the signals using a derandomizer connected to thc: Reed Solomon decoder .
Certain embodiments of the invention provide a technique for automatically switching an operation mode of an HDTV system by using autocorrelation for the operation mode of received data without any manual operation at the receiver, and outputting a signal for control:Ling the entire system.
There is provided a mcahod and apparatus for switching the operation mode of an HDTV by detecting mode data from received data by a field data detection unit and a mode data detection unit; calculating e;~ch autocorrelation for 8-VSB
and 16-VSB by an autocorrelation unit; selecting an operation mode having high autocorrelation by comparing; the modes through a comparing unit; and providing control signals corresponding to each operation mode to an apparatus operated when switching the system.
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A more complete appreciation of thi;~ invention, and many of the attendant advantages thereof, will be readily apparent a:; the same becomes better understood by reference to the following detailed description of embodiments of the invention when considered in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which like reference symbols indicate the same or similar components, wherein:
Fig. 1 is a block diagram showing an apparatus for switching operation mode of an HDTV system according to a first embodiment of the invention; and Fig. 2 is a diagram illustrating the data characteristic of one (1) field-sync interval of transmitted data.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS
The preferred embodiments hereinafter will be described in more specific detail by referring to the drawings.
Referring to Fig. 1, an apparatus for switching operation mode of an HDTV
system according to the present embodiment of the invention is explained.
The apparatus for switching the operation mode of the HDTV system includes a tuner 10 which tunes transmitted HDTV signal; an intermediate frequency (IF) filter/sync detector 20 which detects an intermediate frequency and sync signal from the signal tuned by the tuner 10; an NTSC rejection i-ilter 30 which removes carrier of the NTSC signal from the output of the IF ~i~~ter/sync detector 20 when operating 8-VSB; an equalizer 40 which removes an ISI (intersymbol Interference) of the signal from the NTSC rejection filter 30; a phase tracking loop 50 which is connected to the equalizer 40 and recovers plhase by tracking; the deviated phase; a Trellis Coded Modulation (TCM) decoder 60 which corrects random errors when operating 8-VSB;
a demultiplexer 70 which de:multiplexes video signal, text signal and audio signal contained in the output of the Trellis coded modulation (TCM) decoder 60; a data _.r ~.. _..~
_8_ deinterleaver 80 which is connected to th.e demultiplexer 70 and deinterleaves interleaved signals for random errors by scattering burst errors; a Reed Solomon decoder 90 connected the data deinterleaver 80 to correct the burst errors; a derandomizer 100 which i;s connected to the Reed Solomon decoder 90 and derandomizes the randomized signals to remove the burstness of the signal; a sync extraction unit 110 which is .attached to one ~~ide of the IF filter/sync detector 20 and extracts the sync; and a mode switching unit 200 which is connected to common contacts of the sync extraction unit 110 and the IF fitter/sync detector 20 and provides control signals to the apparatus when switching the system by selecting an operation mode based upon the autocorrelation of the operation mode.
The mode switching unit 200 includes a data detection unit 210 for detecting operation mode data from the inputted signal; a mode selection unit 250 for calculating the autocorrelation of the detecl=ed operation mode, and selecting one mode by comparing the autocorrelation of 'the modes; and a control unit 300 for supplying control signal and sync signal to thc~ apparatus operated when switching the system, according to the output of the mode selection unit 250.
The data detection unit 210 include-s a field data detection unit 220 for detecting field data from the inputted signal; and a mode data detection unit 230 for detecting the operation mode data from the field data. The mode selection unit includes an autocorelation unit 260 for calculating the autocorrelation regarding each operation mode by using the operation mode data; and a comparing unit 270 for comparing each autocorrelation and selecting an operation mode having a larger autocorrelation. Moreover, the control unit 300 includes a control unit 290 for supplying proper control signals to the NTSC rejection filter 30, the equalizer 40, the TCM decoder 60 and the data deinterleaver 80; and a sync control unit 280 for supplying proper sync control signals to the data deznterleaver 80, the Reed Solomon decoder 90 and the derandomizer 100.
The operation of the apparatus for switching the operation mode of the HDTV
system having the above-described structure will be explained, referring to Fig.l.
For easier understanding, the digital data modulation methods of TV signal will be briefly explained, centering around the vestigial side band (VSB) communication method.
The improvement of the transmission speed is an important problem for the digital data modulation method of TV signal. Here, there are shown two methods.
The first method is a multilevel modulation of the carrier signal. Until now, it has been used in microwave; communication. However, the multilevel modulation method of broadcasting is exploited, and this method will be used for both terrestrial broadcasting and cable broadcasting.
The other method of digital data modulation is to efficiently modulate the encoded data at high efficiency on a plurality of earners. Digital TV
developing consortium of Europe has made efforts to develop this method. This modulation method is called OFDM (orthogonal frequency division modulation), because it makes the transmission speed faster by efficient use of frequency and it is convenient to improve ghost and diversity performance.
As the GA HDTV (Grand Alliance HDTV) adopts 8-VSB supplied by Zenith as a modulation method for' terrestrial broadcasting, the interest in the multilevel modulation method based upon the VSB will rapidly increase.
The multilevel VSB communication uses digital amplitude modulation method, namely, ASK (amplitude shift keying). Generally, this method is explained in comparison with the multilevel QAM_ (quadxature amplitude modulation).
Accordingly, 8-VSB and 64-QAM having similar efficiency characteristics are comparatively explained.
Though the number of constellation points of 64-QAM is the square of that of 8-VSB, as the 8-VSB uses VSB having a bandwidth similar to SSB (single side band) as a system filter while 64-QAM uses a I~SB (double side band), the ultimate transmission efficiency and the required CNR (carrier to noise ratio) are similar.
The multilevel modulation method makes it possible to recover the earner signal which is simple and stable, as pilot signal is transmitted. As the VSB
modulation adopts the digital amplitude method, the VSB filter has a simple structure.
First, the tuner 10 tunes the transmitted HDTV signal, and the IF filter/sync S detector 20 converts the tuned RF (radio frequency) into a predetermined IF
(intermediate frequency) and detects the HDTV signal and the sync. The NTSC
rejection filter 30 is a required unit for >~roadcasting both the HDTV and the conventional NTSC TV, and it separates the NTSC' carrier signal from the inputted signal. As the unit is not necessary for cable broadcasting, in the case where the inputted signal is determined as the cable booadcasting signal, the mode switching unit 200 according to the present embodiment of the invention bypasses the inputted signal by applying NRF OFF signal to the NT~SC rejection filter 30.
The equalizer 40 removes ISI (intersymbol interference) in the signal which passes the NTSC rejection filter 30. As intersymbc>1 interference is one of the main factors to increase the error probability in the multilevel modulation method, it is essential to design a proper equalizer capable; of exactly complying with the aim of transmission of correct information by protecting information from the error generated in the transmission channel and detecting and correcting errors.
Generally, the equalizer delays signal through a plurality of taps to remove the intersymbol interference by the prediction technique. Accordingly, as numbers of taps used in 8-VSB and 16-VSB are properly adjusted in compliance with each operation mode, in the case that the inputted signal is determined as a cable broadcasting signal, namely, 16-VSB, the mode switching unit 200 provides control signals to control the number of taps of the equalizer suitable to 16-VSB.
The phase tracking loop 50 tracks the deviated phase by using a closed loop and adjusts the internal sync exactly. The TCM decoder 60 corrects random errors when operating the 8-VSB, based upon the Vii:erbi algorithm. As the cable broadcasting using 16-VSB modulation method does not adopt the TCM encoding method due to high ratio of carrier to noise, TCM OFF signal is received from the mode switching unit 200 and the inputted signal is bypassed.
The demultiplexer 70 separates the inputted HDTV signal into the video signal, text signal and audio signal, and the data deinterleaver 80 deinterleaves interleaved signals for random errors by scattering the burst errors. After that, the Reed Solomon decoder 90 corrects the burst errors. The Reed Solomon encoding suggested by LS. Reed and G. Solomon is to correct both the burst errors and random errors. It extended the binary BCH code suggested by Bose, Chaudhuri, and Hocquenghen to the non-binary BCH code. Here., the BCH encoding extends the single correction code, namely, hamming code to a multiple error correction code capable of correcting a pluraliity of random errors.
The deramdomizer 1(10 derandomizes the randomized signals to remove the burstness of the signal. Moreover, the sync e~ctraction unit 110 is attached to one side of the IF filter/sync detector :LO, and extracts the sync. The mode switching unit 200 is connected to a common contact of the sync extraction unit 110 and the IF
filter/sync detector 20, and selects an operation mode according to the autocorrelation of the operation mode, thereby supplying control signal to the apparatus operated when switching the system.
The field data detection unit 220 detects field data from the inputted signal, and the mode data detection unit 230 detects the operation mode data from the field data and applies the data to th.e autocorrelation unit 260. The autocorrelation unit 260 calculates the autocorrelation regarding each operation mode by using the operation mode data, and the comparin;~ unit 270 compares each autocorrelation and selects an operation mode having a larger autocorrelatiorr.
Fig. 2 shows data characteristic of 1 field-sync interval of the transmitted data.
Referring to the drawing, the; mode selection characteristics of 8-VSB and 16-VSB
are shown. Here, so-called "autocorrelation" indicates a product of an original signal and a signal which is delayed in the time domain. That is, it means accordance between a time-shifted code amd its original code. Accordingly, the autocorrelation Ra is defined by the expression:
Ra = Jf(t)f(t-v)dt where i is a delayed time. As shown in the equation, the autocorrelation Ra has the largest value when the two sil;nals have same value.
The autocorrelation unit 260, as shown in Fig. 2, calculates the autocorrelation between the signal received :from the mode data detection unit 230 and 24-bit VSB
mode signal for 8-VSB, and between the signal and 24-bit VSB mode signal for VSB. The comparing unit 270 which receiver an output from the autocorrelation unit 260, compares the autocorrel~ation for each operation mode of 8-VSB and 16-VSB, and then supplies the compared results to the operation mode control unit 290.
As a result of the comparison by the comparing unit 270, in the case where the autocorrelation for the operation mode of the 16-VSB is greatest, the operation mode control unit 290 supplies an I'TRF OFF signal 1:o the NTSC rejection filter 30, enabling the NTSC rejection filter 30 to bypass the inputted signal, and provides a signal to properly adjust the number of taps of the equalizer 40 suitable to the 16-VSB
method.
Moreover, the operation mode control unit 2;90 supplies a TCM OFF signal to the TCM decoder 60, enabling the TCM decoder to bypass the inputted signal, and provides a control signal to convert the depth of the data deinterleaver 80 for 8-VSB
into the depth for 16-VSB.
The sync control unit 280 supplies a sync control signal suitable to the operation of 16-VSB to the data deinterleaver 80, the Reed Solomon decoder 90 and the derandomizer 100.
The switching method of the operation mode of the HDTV according to the present embodiment of the invention is explained as follows.
The switching method of the operation mode of the HDTV system includes the steps of: detecting operatiion mode data from the inputted signal;
selecting a mode by calculating the autocorrelation of each operation mode from the operation mode data and selecting an operation mode having a larger autocorrelation; and supplying a control signal and a sync signal to the HDTV system according to the selection of the mode selection step.
The step of detecting data includes the; sub-steps of: detecting field data from the inputted data; and detectW g the operation mode data from the field data.
The step of selecting a mode includes vthe sub-steps of: calculating the autocorrelation for each operation mode by using operation mode data; and comparing each autocorrelation and selecting an operation mode having a larger autocorrelation. Additionally, the step of supplying control signals includes the sub-steps of: controlling the operation mode for supplying control signals to the NT'SC rejection filter 30, the equalizer 40, the TCM decoder 60 and the; data deinterleaver 80; and controlling synchronization for supplying sync control signals to the data deinterleaver 80, the Reed Solomon decoder 90, and the derandornizer 100.
The procedure for switching t:he operation mode of the HDTV system having the above-described structure will be explaine~~ in detail.
First, the operation mode data is detected from the inputted data in the step of detecting data. The autocorrelation of the detected operation mode data is calculated and an operation mode is selected by comparing the autocorrelation of modes in the step of selecting the mode. In the step of supplying control signals, the control signals and sync signals are supplied to the HDTV system according to the selection made in the step of selecting the mode.
As described above, the technique for switching operation mode of the HDTV
system according the present embodiment of the invention: detects mode data from received data by the field data detection unit and mode data detection unit;
and calculates each autocorrelation for 8-VSB/16-VSB by the autocorrelation unit.
After that, an operation mode having high autocorrelation is selected by the comparing unit;
and control signals corresponding to each operation mode are supplied to the apparatus operated when switching the system. Accordingly, when a receiver is used for both terrestrial broadcasting and cable broadcasting, the operation mode is automatically selected by the transmitted signal without switching the mode manually, and therefore the efficiency and economy in operating the receiver of HDTV are enhanced.
S Although the preferred embodiment; of the present invention have been disclosed for illustrative purposes, those skilled in the art will appreciate that various modifications, additions and substitutions are possible, without departing from the scope and spirit of the invention as disclosed in the accompanying claims.
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PROPERTY OR PRIVILEGE, IS CLAIMED ARE DEFINED AS FOLLOWS:
1. An apparatus for switching an operation mode of a high definition television (HDTV) system operating a plurality of multilevel modulation/demodulation systems, comprising:
mode switching means for receiving modulated input signals; for selecting one operation mode out of the operation modes based upon the autocorrelation of the operation modes for the multilevel modulation systems; and for supplying a control signal and a sync signal corresponding to the selected operation mode to the apparatus operated when switching the system;
wherein said mode switching means comprises:
a data detection unit for detecting operation mode data from said inputted signal;
a mode selection unit for calculating the autocorrelation of said detected operation mode data, and for selecting one mode by comparing the autocorrelation of the modes; and a control unit for supplying said control signal and said sync signal to said apparatus operated when switching the system, according to the output of the mode selection unit.
mode switching means for receiving modulated input signals; for selecting one operation mode out of the operation modes based upon the autocorrelation of the operation modes for the multilevel modulation systems; and for supplying a control signal and a sync signal corresponding to the selected operation mode to the apparatus operated when switching the system;
wherein said mode switching means comprises:
a data detection unit for detecting operation mode data from said inputted signal;
a mode selection unit for calculating the autocorrelation of said detected operation mode data, and for selecting one mode by comparing the autocorrelation of the modes; and a control unit for supplying said control signal and said sync signal to said apparatus operated when switching the system, according to the output of the mode selection unit.
2. The apparatus of Claim 1, wherein said data detection unit comprises:
a field data detection unit for detecting field data from said inputted signal;
and a mode data detection unit for detecting the operation mode data from said field data.
a field data detection unit for detecting field data from said inputted signal;
and a mode data detection unit for detecting the operation mode data from said field data.
3. The apparatus of Claim 1, wherein said mode selection unit comprises:
an autocorrelation unit for calculating the autocorrelation regarding each operation mode by using the operation mode data; and a comparing unit for comparing each autocorrelation and for selecting an operation mode having a larger autocorrelation.
an autocorrelation unit for calculating the autocorrelation regarding each operation mode by using the operation mode data; and a comparing unit for comparing each autocorrelation and for selecting an operation mode having a larger autocorrelation.
4. The apparatus of Claim 1, wherein said control unit comprises:
an operation mode control unit for supplying proper control signals to an NTSC rejection filter for detecting a carrier of NTSC signal which is a component of the HDTV system; an equalizer for removing an intersymbol interference of the signal outputted from said NTSC rejection filter; a Trellis Coded Modulation (TCM) decoder for correcting random errors; and a data deinterleaver for deinterleaving interleaved signals; and a sync control unit for supplying proper sync control signals to said data deinterleaver; a Reed Solomon decoder connected to said data deinterleaver and correcting burst errors; and a derandomizer connected to said Reed Solomon decoder and derandomizing the randomized signals to remove the burstness of the signals.
an operation mode control unit for supplying proper control signals to an NTSC rejection filter for detecting a carrier of NTSC signal which is a component of the HDTV system; an equalizer for removing an intersymbol interference of the signal outputted from said NTSC rejection filter; a Trellis Coded Modulation (TCM) decoder for correcting random errors; and a data deinterleaver for deinterleaving interleaved signals; and a sync control unit for supplying proper sync control signals to said data deinterleaver; a Reed Solomon decoder connected to said data deinterleaver and correcting burst errors; and a derandomizer connected to said Reed Solomon decoder and derandomizing the randomized signals to remove the burstness of the signals.
5. The apparatus of Claim 1, wherein said multilevel modulation systems include a 8-VSB (Vestigial Side Band) system and a 16-VSB system.
6. A method for switching an operation mode of a high definition television (HDTV) system operating a plurality of multilevel modulation/demodulation systems, the method comprising:
switching mode for receiving modulated input signals; selecting one operation mode out of the operation modes based upon the autocorrelation of the operation modes for the multilevel modulation systems; and supplying a control signal and a sync signal corresponding to the selected operation mode to the apparatus operated when switching the system;
wherein said step of switching mode comprises the steps of:
detecting operation mode data from said inputted signal;
selecting mode by calculating the autocorrelation of each operation mode for said operation mode data and selecting an operation mode having a larger autocorrelation; and supplying said control signal and said sync signal to said apparatus operated when switching the system according to the selection of said mode selection step.
switching mode for receiving modulated input signals; selecting one operation mode out of the operation modes based upon the autocorrelation of the operation modes for the multilevel modulation systems; and supplying a control signal and a sync signal corresponding to the selected operation mode to the apparatus operated when switching the system;
wherein said step of switching mode comprises the steps of:
detecting operation mode data from said inputted signal;
selecting mode by calculating the autocorrelation of each operation mode for said operation mode data and selecting an operation mode having a larger autocorrelation; and supplying said control signal and said sync signal to said apparatus operated when switching the system according to the selection of said mode selection step.
7. The method of Claim 6, wherein said step of detecting data includes the sub-steps of:
detecting field data from said inputted data; and detecting said operation mode data from said field data.
detecting field data from said inputted data; and detecting said operation mode data from said field data.
8. The method of Claim 6, wherein said step of selecting mode includes the sub-steps of:
calculating the autocorrelation for each operation mode by using the operation mode data; and comparing each autocorrelation and selecting an operation mode having a larger autocorrelation.
calculating the autocorrelation for each operation mode by using the operation mode data; and comparing each autocorrelation and selecting an operation mode having a larger autocorrelation.
9. The method of Claim 6, wherein said step of supplying said control signal includes the sub-steps of:
controlling the operation mode for supplying said control signals to an NTSC
rejection filter for detecting a carrier of NTSC signal which is a component of the HDTV system; removing an intersymbol interference of the signal outputted from said NTSC rejection filter using an equalizer; correcting random errors using a Trellis Coded Modulation (TCM) decoder; and deinterleaving interleaved signals using a data deinterleaver; and controlling the synchronization for supplying sync control signals to said data deinterleaver; correcting burst errors using a Reed Solomon decoder connected to said data deinterleaver; and derandomizing the randomized signals to remove the burstness of the signals using a derandomizer connected to said Reed Solomon decoder.
controlling the operation mode for supplying said control signals to an NTSC
rejection filter for detecting a carrier of NTSC signal which is a component of the HDTV system; removing an intersymbol interference of the signal outputted from said NTSC rejection filter using an equalizer; correcting random errors using a Trellis Coded Modulation (TCM) decoder; and deinterleaving interleaved signals using a data deinterleaver; and controlling the synchronization for supplying sync control signals to said data deinterleaver; correcting burst errors using a Reed Solomon decoder connected to said data deinterleaver; and derandomizing the randomized signals to remove the burstness of the signals using a derandomizer connected to said Reed Solomon decoder.
10. The method of Claim 6, wherein said multilevel modulation systems include a 8-VSB (Vestigial Side Band) system and a 16-VSB system.
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